Nakagusuku Population 2026

Nakagusuku has a population of 22,157, making it the #1008 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 439× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Nakagusuku (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,157

Rank in Japan

#1008

Coordinates

26.25°N, 127.78°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,544 km

959 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okinawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Naha	317,625	#73
Okinawa	142,752	#182
Uruma	125,303	#214
Urasoe	115,690	#235
Ginowan	100,125	#275
Gushikawa	65,251	#428
Tomigusuku	64,612	#432
Nago	63,554	#440

Cities near Nakagusuku

Ginowan100,125 people · ~3 km away
Nishihara34,984 people · ~4 km away
Urasoe115,690 people · ~5 km away
Yonabaru19,695 people · ~6 km away
Kishaba17,969 people · ~6 km away
Chatan28,201 people · ~7 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nakagusuku?

Nakagusuku has a population of 22,157 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1008 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nakagusuku in?

Nakagusuku is located in Okinawa, Japan.

Is Nakagusuku the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,544 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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